.44 Magnum
The .44 Magnum is a large-bore, dual-use cartridge designed for revolvers; however it is also used in many rifles as well. It was developed in the mid-1950s by lengthening the .44 Special cartridge. Despite the ".44" designation, all guns chambered for .44 Magnum and its parent use bullets .429 in (10.9 mm) in diameter. A .44 Magnum revolver or rifle will accept both .44 Magnum and .44 Special ammunition, but a weapon designed for .44 Special will only accept the Special, due to the longer overall length of a .44 Magnum cartridge.
Related Topics:
Cartridge - Revolver - 1950s - .44 Special
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Origin |
| ► | English Revolvers |
| ► | Technical Specifications |
| ► | .44 Magnum in Popular Culture |
| ► | Synonyms |
| ► | Writings about the .44 Magnum |
| ► | See also |
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